"Greg is a skilled low-post scorer and rebounder, and will add a whole new dimension to our young roster," Bucks coach Jason Kidd said. "He's just 25 years old and still scratching the surface of his potential. I'm looking forward to helping him develop along with our other talented young players."

Report: C Greg Monroe to sign max deal with Bucks

by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer

(7/2/15) In what would be a surprising move, Yahoo Sports is reporting that free-agent center Greg Monroe will sign a max-level deal with the Bucks on Thursday, choosing Milwaukee over the perceived front-running Knicks. The deal is believed to be for three years and $50 million.

Monroe averaged 15.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per game for the Pistons last season, and left Detroit seeking more opportunity to produce. The center met with the Knicks, who had been the presumed favorite for his services for several months.

Monroe has career averages of 14.3 points and 9.3 rebounds per game in five years with Detroit.

Monroe, who has reportedly felt unappreciated in Detroit, averaged 15.9 points and 10.2 rebounds per game for the Pistons last season.

Jordan is a defensive specialist and premier rebounder who has struggled mightily hitting foul shots for the cross-town Clippers and boasts virtually no offensive range. He led the NBA at 15.0 rebounds per game, but shot a horrific 41.7 percent at the line.

04/10/2015 23:14Stuckey helps Pacers beat Pistons 107-103
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons know all about Rodney Stuckey's streaky shooting. This time, he picked up his play at a pivotal moment for the Indiana Pacers.

04/10/2015 22:48Stuckey helps Pacers beat Pistons 107-103
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Rodney Stuckey scored 24 points, including three straight jumpers down the stretch, and the Indiana Pacers kept up their playoff push with a 107-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

04/10/2015 22:33Stuckey helps Pacers beat Pistons 107-103
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) Rodney Stuckey scored 24 points, including three straight jumpers down the stretch, and the Indiana Pacers kept up their playoff push with a 107-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night.

Greg Monroe found the market for his services considerably cooler than expects this offseason, and opted to take a gamble on his own abilities by signing a qualifying offer with the Pistons rather than lock himself into a long-term deal. He can become an unrestricted free agent next offseason, and will look to take another step forward after his career projection kind of flat lined a year ago. He saw his scoring average drop for the first time, to 15.2 points per game, while adding 9.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 32.8 minutes per game. The Pistons' front court is crowded right now, but it is hard to see Monroe having a smaller role this season than he did last, at the very least. Monroe is skilled enough to be a Fantasy stud, but his situation in Detroit is questionable enough that there is a short-term ceiling on his value. Still, he shouldn't fall too far beyond the first few rounds on Draft Day.
(Updated 8/27/14)